Berrylicious Chocolate Drip Cake 🍰🎂

Berrylicious Chocolate Drip Cake 🍰🎂

This cake is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and tangy berry flavors, topped with a luscious chocolate drip and fresh garnishes. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat!

Ingredients

• For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed berry compote

• For the Drip:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream

• For Garnish:

• Fresh berries (such as strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries)
• Powdered sugar
• Mint leaves

Instructions

Prepare the Cake:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream Butter and Add Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.

Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.

Make the Chocolate Drip:

Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to boil.

Prepare Chocolate: Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.

Mix Until Smooth: Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

Layer the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the mixed berry compote over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.

Frost with Compote: Frost the entire cake with the remaining berry compote.

Add Chocolate Drip: Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Garnish and Serve:

Decorate: Top the cake with fresh berries, dust with powdered sugar, and add mint leaves.

Slice and Enjoy: Serve slices of the cake and enjoy the blend of flavors!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Bake Time: 25-30 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 2 hours | Servings: 8-10 slices